I’m the kind of guy who does extensive research before making a purchase — scouring product reviews, comparing features, obsessing over all the idiosyncrasies of a product, and trying to find the best value for my dollar. I look for products that are highly functional, easy to use (and clean!), and are built to last.
We use all of these products in our own kitchen. They’re my favorites, and I bet they’ll be yours, too.
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Cast Iron Tortilla PressMake beautiful homemade tortillas! Avoid the aluminum presses, as the handles sometimes snap.
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CDN Quick-Read Digital ThermometerI use this thermometer for cheese making, and making sure meats are cooked perfectly.
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Duralex Nesting Glass Prep BowlsStackable for easy storage, and various sizes to suit the task at hand.
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Greenlite Bamboo Cutting BoardsThin and light, these are my go-to boards. When washing, be sure to get both sides wet so they won't warp.
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Instant Pot Electric Pressure CookerThe convenience of a slow-cooker, but the speed of a pressure-cooker. Win-win!
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KitchenAid Artisan Stand MixerI recommend the 5-quart tilt head models instead of the 6-quart "pro" lift models. I think they're easier to use and large enough for almost every job.
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KitchenAid Immersion Blender with Mini-ChopperSurprisingly useful, especially when the blender or food processor is too big for the job.
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KitchenCraft Mushroom BrushGently brush away dirt without damaging your 'shrooms. And it's cute, too!
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Le Creuset Revolution Silicone Spatula SpoonThese do double-duty as a spatula and a spoon, and they're super-easy to clean.
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Microplane Zester/GraterAnother workhorse -- use for finely shredding cheese, citrus zest, or grating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
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Oliso Smart Hub Induction CooktopThe Smart Hub does the work of a gas or electric stove, range, water bath, slow cooker, yogurt maker and more - all in a smaller space.
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Oliso Smart Vacuum SealerSmaller than most vacuum sealers, and the bags are reusable up to ten times. Perfect for Sous-Vide, or just sealing foods so they keep longer in the fridge or freezer.
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OXO Good Grips Flexible Vegetable BrushGreat for firm veggies, like potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and celery.
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OXO Good Grips Locking Tongs with Silicone HeadsThe silicone tips protect your cookware, and they lock closed for easy storage.
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OXO Good Grips Silicone Collapsible CollanderHolds a large batch of pasta, but easily flattens to save storage space. Can also double as a large steamer insert.
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Peugeot Pepper MillForm and function come together beautifully to make this adjustable pepper mill (and matching salt grinder).
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Produce Mesh BagsThese reusable, lightweight bags are perfect for the grocery store or farmers market.
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Rosle Garlic PressA work of art in its own right, this gorgeous, functional press has a large capacity and is easy to clean.
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Salter Digital Kitchen ScaleMore and more recipes are specifying weights instead of volume, so a scale is essential. (Doubles as a postage scale!)
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Sansaire Sous-Vide Immersion CirculatorVery easy to use, and much less expensive than most Sous-Vide circulators.
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Stainless Steel Compost PailIt's amazing how much composting will reduce the amount of garbage you throw in the bins.
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Totally Bamboo Salad HandsHandy (see what I did there?) for tossing the salad and then serving immediately.
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